2-3. Comfort Ye My Peopleevery Valley Shall Be Exalted Вђ” Handel Вђ” Messiah Вђ” - Score-

: Proclamation that Jerusalem's "warfare is accomplished" and iniquity is pardoned.

: While primarily in E Major , Handel employs modulations to B major (dominant) and A major (subdominant) to track the emotional shifts in the prophecy. 2. Movement No. 3: "Ev’ry valley shall be exalted" (Air)

Following the recitative without a break, this (or Aria) is characterized by its "peppy" and anticipatory energy. Workbook Pages Answer Book pages More Detailed Analyses

: The transition to the wilderness setting, marked by the iconic phrase "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness".

This movement is a , meaning the singer is supported by the full string section rather than just a harpsichord.